Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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